EldFluga's Sewing Inspiration

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For a while now I've been wanting to laminate one of my fabrics and yesterday I finally did so! Well, honestly, the laminating is so fun! What did I make? My oldest is starting swimming lessons so we are for sure ready for summer. He just needs a new swimming bag. And why not make this one water-resistant? That's right! He is into green stuff lately so I chose a cool fabric with a green touch and matched it up with a bright yellow.

After I've cut the pattern (from a Belgian sewing book "Zo geknipt 2") it was time to cut out the vinyl/laminate. I might sound like a cheep ass seamstress but I only laminate the pieces I need. This only means you have to iron very carefully. I bought Heat n Bond iron-on vinyl. This one is shiny but I've found matte too. That's also on my to-buy list! ​I'll try to explain the steps for you. But if you are intrigued by this and you go and buy it yourselves, the package explains it also very well and there is always you tube for extra tips and tricks.

The vinyl has a "plastic" side and a paper side. You peel off the paper and place your vinyl on your fabric. It is a bit sticky but you can replace the vinyl as much as you want. I "ironed" with my hand first and in the meanwhile my iron is heating up on medium. Then you place the paper back on top with soft paper side up and you iron & press slowly and smooth. It's like a little iron dance ;-) I had so much fun doing this! Lift up the paper slowly and look if everything is "glued" together. (repeat the iron dance if needed)​And you are done!

Then the sewing starts. I have a roller foot with my machine and that comes in handy with laminated fabrics. If you don't have a roller foot, not so bad, tape a bit of Scotch tape (you know the soft type) at the bottom of your regular foot and it will glide just as well.

I had a bit of labor when I was finishing up with the "nesteloogjes" I had to go trough a few layers of fabric, but it went all great! As you can see ;-) The rope I chose to use is white - yes will be dirty asap - but it is glow in the dark ;-) My boy loves things that light up and glow in the dark, so it was a good choise.

When the bag was ready I ironed it again. WITH the paper! Because of the turning inside out and again and again it was a bit wrinkled but that was all fixed after ironing the bag.

He came home and I showed him the bad and he was so happy! Green and yellow mommy! awesome! Are we going swimming now? Conclusion? Mission accomplished! ​

He LOVES the glow in the dark ropes! #happymom

If you like more information about the pattern I used, please just ask in a comment or email me and share with your friends. Oh yes! Let me know how your project went, love to see your results!

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Hello, I am Elisa!​I am a Belgian native living in Alabama, USA. When me and my family relocated to the United State, I saw this as my chance to start my own business. I wanted to make something out of my lifelong hobby, sewing. Quickly my hobby started taking over, and I loved it! Seeing my children in the clothes I sew for them was a real thrill. As I started feeling more confident, my nephews, nieces, friends, and their children asked for custom pieces also! W-A-U-W, you ,fellow sewing colleagues, all know that feeling! A bit of daydreaming became all of the sudden a real plan, and a company with EldFluga By Elisa. Here I hand-pick fabrics I am used to work with, Belgian Designers, which are great quality. I brought a little piece of our "Belgian fabric heaven" with me and I am sure you will love these just as much as I do.

This blog is to share a little bit more then just my passion for these fabrics. There is so much out there in this world and I just want to share what I experience. Moving to the other side of the ocean with my family is one of those things I like to share.